Hello, Autumn

Oct 19, 2016

As the sweltering heat (and humidity) of summer finally dissipates, I'm looking forward to crisp drives with the windows down, cozy sweaters, sleeping with the windows open and plenty of warm beverages. And while I decided not to craft a structured list for Autumn, should we find ourselves at the pumpkin patch, debut our first family Halloween costume, make chilli, s'mores, and soup on repeat, run our first mother-son turkey trot, and take Owen to the Zoo for the first time, I won't be upset, at all.

Speaking of the Summer, below are highlights from ours, which included (but not pictured) a belated Summer brunch with my mom and grandma at Cafe Madeline and a Fourth of July BBQ at our home.

The movies were just ok (Central Intelligence + Independence Day: Resurgence), but Owen was a champ, the weather was pleasant and we had a massive snack haul.

Pro tip: new parents, take your baby anywhere and everywhere those first few months before they get mobile and require more corralling. Because once they become more active, sitting in one spot for hours on end enjoying a meal (we sometimes eat in shifts while the other baby wrangles) or watching a movie (sans pause button) are fewer.

We are lucky to have the park within walking distance (important when bedtime/meltdowns roll around), so we got to enjoy a few picnics with friends outside drinking wine and listening to music before it got too hot and the mosquitoes ate me (anyone else feel like mosquito bait?!) alive.

Cards v. Cubs

We actually saw two games and Mark was positively giddy because the Cubs are playing great ball this season. Or so I'm told. I go for the people watching. And snacks. And to root for the opposite team Mark is.

Hosting our own little "viewing party" for the premiere was a cute way to spice up an evening at home with a newborn. I fully intend to do this again for Gilmore Girls this Fall, replete with pajama pants, and wine.

What are you up to this Fall? We've got a few long weekends planned to see family and hopefully can squeeze in as many morning weekend strolls as possible.

1 comment:

Can I come to your GG pajama pants and wine party? This sounds epic. We are currently mourning an October with no Royals baseball. However, I am cheering for the Cubs, the deserve it - it's a been a while for them. We are also trying to not melt in the California heat. 90* in late October is plain madness.